32/M. Started to do well for myself 3 years ago and picked up investing. In all honesty I kind of treat it like monopoly. If I overhear a friend talking about a company, I’ll do a little research and throw a couple dollars in. Any help would be appreciated.
**First update**
Left a review and gave 2 stars because it’s not fair to have customers subsidize the employment of their vendors and employees**
Pulled into a restaurant with a small lot marked valet. Attendant told me to park it myself and hand over the keys. I parked it myself, then as I walked in he quietly said it’s $5. When I asked if it was mandatory or a tip, he said “just tips.”
I asked what I’d be tipping for since I parked my own car. They just said to go ahead and go inside. Hostess said free parking is “around the corner but you might get towed.” Owner chased me outside and told me to just give the valet a couple bucks on the way out. “It’s only a dollar or two.”
I left instead.
Is this normal? How would you handle it?
** second update**
Called the store and spoke to the manager just to let them know they may be losing business because of their valet vendors. He was actually really nice and said it’s happened before. That’s the only reason I didn’t give them one star.